Our Story

Our journey at Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio started with founder Maxine Johnson in 1987, orginally known as Maxi-Jazz School Of Dance.

Maxine created a studio culture full of love, support, amazing performance opportunities for all students and a leader in the dance industry for over 20 years.

In 2007, Maxine’s daughter, Ylanda Robinson took over as Principal, continuing to lead the studio to new heights. Ylanda continues to nurture the family culture and provide opportunities for the hundreds of families that have passed through the doors over the past 35 years, and as what is now know as Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio.

Maxi-Jazz was the original studio in the Newcastle area to develop and create wonderful events for our families. These include movie nights, pizza parties (some of which were even held in Ylanda’s living room), discos and more! This trend has now caught on over the past few years and allowed us to truly deliver a magical experience for our students with many years of pathing the way for others.

We have learnt, grown and developed so much over the past 35 years and will continue to share our passion for the performing arts, lead the way in ‘doing things differently’ for dance studios, and empower students to become more than they ever imagined possible.

Our Studio Values

Our Studio

Our studio facility has air conditioned foyer and waiting rooms, modern and spacious. Our dance studio has 4 spacious studios that include tarkett floors. The comfortable parent waiting area has desk, tea and coffee facilities to sit back and relax while you wait for your dancer. Take a look around the Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio!

Our Studio Achievements

  • Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards – Excellence in Small Business Finalist – 2024
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) Finalist – 2024
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) Finalist – 2023
  • Australia Small Business Awards Finalist – 2023
  • Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards – Excellence in Small Business Finalist – 2023
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) Finalist and WINNER  – 2022
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) Finalist – 2021
  • Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards – Excellence in Small Business WINNER- 2021
  • Top 25 Popular Kids Activity in the Lake Macquarie Region – 2021
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) Finalist for Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio – 2020
  • Hunter Business Awards – Excellence in Small Business Finalist – 2020
  • #1 Most Popular Kids Activity in the Lake Macquarie Region – 2020
  • #1 Most Popular Kids Activity in the Newcastle
    Region – 2020
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) WINNER for Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio – 2019
  • Top 25 Most Popular Kids Activity in the Newcastle Region – 2019
  • Hunter Local Business Awards (for Performing Arts) Finalist for Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio – 2018
  • Top 25 Most Popular Kids Activity in the Newcastle Region – 2018
  • Top 25 Most Popular Kids Activity in the Newcastle Region – 2017
  • Top 25 Most Popular Kids Activity in the Newcastle Region – 2016